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Guardsman teaches teachers in Afghanistan

FOB SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan (Oct. 17, 2012) — From a New York classroom to a meeting room in the middle of Afghanistan, Sgt. Andrew Brechko never stops teaching.
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Airmen deliver aid 'outside the wire'

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (October 17, 2012) — Humanitarian aid missions conjure up images of Airmen air-dropping supplies to austere locations too hazardous to deliver by trucks or convoy; images of smiling villagers eagerly awaiting much needed vittles and supplies, but not all "HA" missions in Afghanistan require airlift, some require simply putting rubber to road and heading out to the location.

COMBAT OUTPOST GARDA, Afghanistan — As task forces across Afghanistan continue to adjust to their role as trainers, mentors and enablers, the members of the Afghan National Security Forces are also learning to adjust.
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Marines aid Afghan soldiers, help secure area

TREK NAWA, Afghanistan — Entering the Trek Nawa District of Helmand province, Afghanistan, Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, made a bold military presence that has been absent to the region for nearly a year.
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Soldiers work with ALP to build stronger, independent security

FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan — The Afghan Local Police of Magat, Afghanistan conducted their first partnered patrol with their U.S. counterparts from 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division inside the city they call home Oct. 5.
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Afghan, U.S. forces 'clean the way' for residents in Shinkai district

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SWEENEY, Afghanistan (Oct. 2, 2012) — Old man winter has Afghanistan's Shinkai district -- a remote mountain community situated 6,343 feet up in the eastern fringes of the Sur Ghar mountain range -- in its frosty grip. Here, the Afghan mountains normally bring about long, cold winters, though this year the deep chill is longer and colder than usual, according to the locals.